Thomas
The Doubting Disciple
Thomas, also called Didymus, was one of Jesus' twelve apostles. He is best known for doubting Jesus' resurrection until he saw and touched the risen Christ, earning him the nickname "Doubting Thomas."
Key Bible Verse
"Thomas said to him, "My Lord and my God!""
— John 20:28
Significance
Thomas' journey from doubt to faith demonstrates that honest questions and struggles are part of genuine faith. His declaration "My Lord and my God" is one of the clearest statements of Jesus' deity in the New Testament.
Key Life Events
Called to be one of the twelve apostles
Willing to die with Jesus in Judea
Asked Jesus about the way to the Father
Absent when Jesus appeared to the disciples
Expressed doubt about the resurrection
Encountered the risen Christ
Confessed Jesus as "My Lord and my God"
Present at the Sea of Galilee appearance
Received the Great Commission
Tradition says he evangelized India
Spiritual Lessons
Honest doubt can lead to stronger faith
Jesus meets us in our questions and uncertainties
Blessed are those who believe without seeing
Evidence strengthens faith but isn't always necessary
Transformed doubters become bold witnesses
Jesus is patient with our struggles to believe
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